How to Assemble Wood Picture Frames Step by step instructions for assembling a wood picture frame

Bend the points on the back of the frame up.

Remove the glazing, mat, and backboard from the frame.

Mount the picture to the mat or backboard with acid free hinging tissue or tape. We recommend the picture be mounted at just 2 or 3 (panoramic) points along the top. The picture and the mat or backboard will not expand and contract equally through temperature and humidity changes. This may cause waves to form in the picture if it is affixed too securely to the backboard or mat.

Remove acrylic coating. Make sure your work area is clean and free of dust. Static may build up on the glazing causing it to attract dust and other loose debris. We leave the protective coating on during shipment to ensure the glazing arrives in perfect condition.

Plastic covering should peel right off. Paper covering comes off more easily by rolling it off using a cardboard tube. Learn more in our guide.

Insert the glazing, mat, and backboard back into the frame. Bend the points on the back of the picture frame back down against the mount board so the frame contents are held securely in place.

Using a Philips head screw driver, mount the strap hangers to the back of the frame. They should be located about one third of the height of the frame from the top.

Attach the hanging wire to the hangers and tie it off.